Clinical Behavioral Health Therapist

28 days ago
Lawrence, Kansas$65K - $92KFull TimeMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Heartland Community Health Center as a Behavioral Health Therapist – $65K-$92K, M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting assessments, diagnostic and functional evaluations of primary care patients
  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, including screening and diagnostic evaluations for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and co
  • occurring mental health conditions
  • Providing brief, focused intervention for patients in need of mental health services

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from an accredited School of Social Work (or related discipline)
  • Current Kansas licensure through the Behavioral Sciences Board (LSCSW, LCPC, or LCMFT)
  • Experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders and co
  • occurring mental health conditions preferred

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65K - $92K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Heartland Community Health Center in United States.

Key Skills

Behavioral health therapySubstance use disorder treatmentBiopsychosocial assessmentDiagnostic evaluationCrisis interventionEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationPsychopharmacologyInterdisciplinary collaborationElectronic health recordRelapse prevention planningBrief interventionPrimary care consultationMental health screeningPatient advocacyTreatment coordination
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Behavioral Health Therapist at Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS lists compensation for this psychologist position at $65k to $92k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lawrence, Kansas.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health therapy, Substance use disorder treatment, Biopsychosocial assessment, Diagnostic evaluation, Crisis intervention, Evidence-based practice, Clinical documentation, Psychopharmacology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Therapist assists primary care providers in treating mental health and substance use disorders through assessments, brief interventions, and care coordination. They develop evidence-based treatment plans and provide ongoing support to patients with co-occurring conditions withi...

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About Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS

Hospitals and Health Care
Lawrence, Kansas
2-5
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

28d ago